The Sixteenth Century Reformation is considered as next to the introduction of
Christianity for its impact on the life of the Church and society as a whole. For
Reformation in general, and Luther in particular, directly or indirectly provided an
immense impulse and a propelling force to every forward movement towards modern world and
human civilization. Even five hundred years after, Luther's theological challenges and the
spirit of Reformation continue to inspire people to stand against various ills and evils
in the Church and society. As the situation of Church and society in our times appear
rather more volatile than the situation of Luther's time, perhaps the spirit of
Reformation not only appears more impelling, but its challenges and relevance finds new
meanings and vibrancy. Therefore, in order to mark the commemoration of 500th Years of
Reformation and the challenges beyond, the UELCI and Gurukul comeout with this volume
which reads the Sixteenth Century Reformation and its relevance with new eyes and from
diverse perspectives by giving strong emphasis on the issues and challenges facing the
Indian society at large and the Indian Church in particular. Hope, this book will instil
in readers, a vision for transforming reformation.
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1. An Age of Crisis : Relevance of Reformation Today / Walotemjen
2. Luther and Gutenberg's Print Technology / Thomas Manoj Samuel
3. Celebration of Faith Towards Community-Solidarity / K. Balakrishnan
4. Justice and Unity as Faith Issues : Martin Luther's 500 Years Reformation
Perspective / Nagaiyasamy N. S. Samuel
5. Missional Church : Tracing Roots in Martin Luther's Theology / K. David Udayakumar
6. A Missiological Reading of the Women in Reformation in Light of the Women in the
Bible / Rebecca Azariah
7. Care against Commodification in the Context of Free Market Economy : Reflecting on
Pastoral Care with the Spirit of Reformation / Livingstone Arputharaj
8. Sola-Fide: A Dalit Reading / Samuel Logan Ratnaraj
9. Re-Vitalising Dalit Religious Tradition in the Light of the Impact of Luther's
Reformation / Jeevaraj Anthony
10. The Teaching of `Priesthood of all Believers' in Today's Pluralistic Context / J.
M. P. Thomas Birla
11. Impact of Lutheran Reformation in India and Ziegenbalg's Mission in the field of
Inter Religious Dialogue / S. Thomas Kennedy
12. An Account of the Re-Formation of Tamil Society by European Lutherans and the
Native Co-Workers / J. G. Jacob Sundarsingh
13. The Foreclosed System of the Orthodox Church's Caste Identity: A Christian Ministry
Perspective (A Tribute to Martin Luther and His Legacy) / George Varughese
14. Understanding the Reformation and its Impact in the Protestant Churches with
Special Reference to Lay Training in the CSI, Madras Diocese / N. Manova Santhosham
15. Luther's Call to Examine the Conscience / Florina and Gladston Xavier
16. 500 Years of Reformation: Reviewing from the Catholic Perspective / A. Roy Lazar
17. Re-look at Reformation and Theological Challenges of Martin Luther towards
Transforming Reformation / Songram Basumatary
Contemporary 95 Theses
Contributors
Rev. Dr. Songram Basumatary, the Editor of the book, is an ordained
minister of the Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church (NELC) who hails from Assam, India.
Currently he teaches at Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute,
Chennai and also serves the College as HoD of the Department of Theology & Ethics,
Dean of the Post Graduate Studies, and the Head of Luther Studies.
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